If the Lin Family goes all out, the Foolish Underworld will be leveled to the ground. The overall combat strength of both sides is not on the same level.

And if that supreme person of the Lin Family is still alive and takes action, then not a single person in the Foolish Underworld will survive either.

Even in front of that monster, the hall masters like them aren't confident they could survive.

But right now, a mere elder poses no threat to them.

Lin Bei squinted his eyes, looking at Lin Ye, who had fainted beside him.

"You've hurt my Lin Family steward, killed so many of our young masters, and even incited a demon chaos. Do you really think you can leave so easily?"

An Menyi frowned.

"Elder Lin Bei, you can't say it like that. The demon chaos has always existed within your Lin Family. What we did tonight was merely helping you ignite this trouble. In fact, your Lin Family should thank our Foolish Underworld."

"Bullshit!"

Lin Bei cursed outright.

"Since when does my Lin Family's affairs require outsiders like you to intervene? The death of our young masters tonight, your Foolish Underworld must pay the price!"

Although Lin Bei shouted loudly, he didn't dare to step forward to take action again.

Just by himself, he indeed wasn't a match for several hall masters of the Foolish Underworld.

But if the hall masters of the Foolish Underworld return to the Foolish Underworld and receive the support of the grand formation, even with all the elders of the Lin Family together, they can't deal with these guys.

However, everyone is mingling in Tianyuan Town, often crossing paths; who can remain a turtle in its shell forever?

"What arrogance unique to the Five Great Families," the Hall Master of Juanan Hall exclaimed.

An Menyi also shook his head slightly.

He had a premonition that something like this would happen, and that's why he felt it was troublesome.

"Elder Lin Bei, you're still furious right now, so naturally, you won't listen to us. Once you calm down and deal with matters here, we will be at the Foolish Underworld, awaiting your arrival."

"Cowards!"

Lin Bei couldn't help but curse again.

The others didn't mind and laughed.

They indeed intended to hide in the Foolish Underworld for a few days to see how the Lin Family would react first.

As long as Lin Yiqiu doesn't take action, the grand formation can ensure the safety of everyone in the Foolish Underworld.

"Elder Lin Bei, you can say whatever you want, but you'd better think calmly about why the Lin Family has been infiltrated by so many demons. And where is Lin Yiqiu now? Is he dead or alive? For us, this question is merely about the rise or fall of the Lin Family. But for your Lin Family, it could be deadly."

Leaving behind a meaningful statement, An Menyi casually tossed the unconscious Lin Ye back to Lin Bei.

Once Lin Bei caught the person and looked up, the hall masters of the Foolish Underworld were already out of sight.

"They sure ran fast!"

Lin Bei snorted coldly.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

And at this moment, noises came from behind, it was the other elders of the Lin Family who had also arrived at the scene.

But ultimately, they were a step too late, and the people from the Foolish Underworld had already escaped.

"Lin Bei, how could our Lin Family harbor so many demons?"

"Lin Bei, what happened tonight? How did the Foolish Underworld's demon extermination reach our Lin Family?"

"Lin Bei, where is the master? Has the Lin Family been bullied so much that he still doesn't care?"

The barrage of questions made Lin Bei's face reveal a bitter expression.

He too wanted to know the answers to these questions.

Looking at the full moon in the night sky, Lin Bei understood that tonight, he might have to work until quite late before he could rest.

However...

His gaze shifted to Lin Ye in his hands.

What did those from the Foolish Underworld want by capturing Lin Ye?

Now in the Lin Family, it's Lin Ye who is the steward, and for the Lin Family to be infiltrated by so many demons, there must be an issue with Lin Ye!

A chill flashed in Lin Bei's eyes.

He cares about the rise and fall of the entire Lin Family, not just an individual Lin Family member.

...

"Are we really just leaving like this?"

On the road, the Hall Master of Juanan Hall, Shu Shangming, couldn't help but say.

"Leaving like this, we could almost say we've returned without any achievements."

"Returned without achievements? Not necessarily."

An Menyi squinted slightly.

"Firstly, the Lin Family's subsequent reactions will determine how much the Lin Family understands about the demon matter and their disposition towards them."

"Secondly, if nothing happens from Lin Yiqiu even after something so significant in the Lin Family, doesn't that validate that our information is highly likely accurate."

"Thirdly, since Lin Ye is human, does that mean I should find someone and ask some questions."

As everyone heard this, a certain youth's figure immediately flashed through their minds.

According to their initial deduction, if there was an issue with Lin Ye, then there was none with Diao Deyi.

Conversely, the same logic applied.

But now, things seemed a tad complicated.

The intelligence was partially correct, partially incorrect, equating to a fifty-fifty scenario.

Ming Tianqi frowned slightly.

"Isn't it inappropriate? Lin Ye is human, but the Lin Family has indeed been infiltrated by demons. Back then, Diao Deyi was merely a demon tail. Having this intel wasn't easy; it was a considerable achievement."

An Menyi chuckled.

"I only said to talk to him, not to find someone to confess. We'll assess the merits and award accordingly."

No one knew An Menyi's thoughts, but no one asked further.

What mattered most now was the Lin Family's reaction.

In some sense, it could directly determine the mystery of Lin Yiqiu's life or death.

If Lin Yiqiu were to die, then the Lin Family would be destined to start its decline.

They, the Foolish Underworld, might have a chance to replace them and become one of Tianyuan Town's five major forces.

This wasn't mere wishful thinking.

Among the Five Great Families, the truly terrifying entities were always the senior monstrous beings high up.

Without those senior monsters, the Foolish Underworld could put up a fight, especially since, without the monsters, the Lin Family's enemies... there were just too many willing to seize an opportunity to kick someone when they're down.

Without Lin Yiqiu, everyone believed that the Lin Family's downfall would only accelerate.

Returning to the Foolish Underworld, they also began gathering manpower, reporting the night's casualties, and rewarding achievements.

Originally, this wave would have included the Lin Family's rewards, but alas, the Lin Family didn't appreciate it.

...

"Lord Lin Ye!"

Lin Xiaoyun shouted at the unconscious Lin Ye.

Behind him was a squad of bruised and battered Lin Family members.

"Xiao Yun, stop shouting. Lin Ye is merely unconscious, not dead. The Foolish Underworld doesn't dare to go all out against him."

Perhaps, Lin Bei didn't think much of Lin Ye, this steward, this decision-maker.

But if a decision-maker of Lin Family was indeed killed by the Foolish Underworld tonight,

then, even if just for face, he would have to mobilize an army, bringing Lin Family's young masters to demand an explanation from the Foolish Underworld, and not ending it until at least a couple of hall masters died.

The Lin Family had this foundation and was fully capable of achieving this, even if it meant seriously harming their primordial energy.

However, the Lin Family's enemies weren't just the Foolish Underworld.

Once the Lin Family showed weakness, the other Four Great Families wouldn't just sit idly by. Whether human or dog, they would come to get a share and bite off a piece of the Lin Family.

Elder Lin Bei, like many elders, had been in seclusion for many years, not knowing much about the current situation of the Lin Family.

After Lin Yiqiu started being a hands-off shopkeeper, these elders also began to let go.

To put it nicely, the future of the Lin Family belonged to these younger ones.

To put it bluntly, they all felt that their lives were nearing the end, looking for breakthroughs and ways to preserve themselves, even sleeping a lot to stretch resources and extend their lifespan.

They were not monstrous beings like the old master.

Elders would come and go in batches, but the old master would always be the old master.

Seeing the third young master of the Lin family still crying and shouting, Lin Bei impatiently frowned slightly.

"Xiao Yun, take Lin Ye back to the mansion for treatment. Leave this place to us to handle."

Lin Bei already grasped the current situation roughly.

The Lin Family had indeed been infiltrated by demons, yet the Foolish Underworld had unprovokedly killed the Lin family members, which was also true.

The Foolish Underworld was at fault, and Lin Ye was also at fault.

After cleaning up tonight's mess, the ones facing judgment would be Lin Ye and the Foolish Underworld.

The Lin Family must not be disgraced.

The affairs of the Lin Family never needed to be handled externally!

In Lin Bei's eyes, a cold gleam was flickering.

Now, the only uncertainty was the whereabouts of the old master.

The entire mansion genuinely didn't have anyone who knew the old master's whereabouts.

Thinking of the old master's mysterious means, Lin Bei could only sigh.

Perhaps, the old master was hiding somewhere, secretly observing how these old folks dealt with the current predicament of the Lin Family.

The Lin Family cannot be shamed!

Lin Bei set this course of action firmly in his heart and then got busy.

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